CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS WITH MUSHROOMS RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

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Our favorite Dutch oven is heavy-duty, big enough for any stew, and handsome enough to put on the table.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4" pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 chicken legs (drumsticks with thighs; about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup dry white wine
6 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • For chicken stew:
  • Crisp bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Place flour in a shallow bowl. Season
  • chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in
  • flour. Working in batches, cook chicken, skin
  • side down, in same pot over medium heat
  • until deep golden brown and crisp (do not
  • turn), 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Working in 2 batches, cook mushrooms
  • in same pot, seasoning with salt and pepper
  • and stirring occasionally, until brown, 5-8
  • minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add onion and
  • garlic to pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until
  • onion is soft and translucent, 5-8 minutes.
  • Add wine to pot; simmer until reduced by
  • half, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, bacon,
  • thyme, bay leaves, and broth; season with
  • salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce
  • heat, and gently simmer, partially covered,
  • skimming occasionally, until chicken is falling
  • off the bone, 2-2 1/2 hours. Add mushrooms
  • and simmer until flavors meld, 10-15 minutes;
  • season with salt and pepper.
  • For dumplings and assembly:
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Whisk flour,
  • baking powder, nutmeg, pepper, and 3/4 teaspoons
  • salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in eggs and
  • milk (batter will be slightly lumpy). Reduce heat until water is at a strong simmer. Drop
  • teaspoonfuls of batter into water; cook until
  • dumpling are cooked through and doubled
  • in size, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted
  • spoon; add to stew just before serving.
  • DO AHEAD: Stew (without dumplings) can be
  • made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

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